Strait of Hormuz opening a welcome move: NSA Doval at BRICS 2026
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval addresses the BRICS National Security Advisers’ meeting, in New Delhi, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI The opening of the Strait of Hormuz is a very welcome move as it will help energy security, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said on Tuesday (June 23, 2026) while welcoming counterparts from BRICS nations at a key conclave in New Delhi Mr. Doval said freedom of navigation through the key shipping lane will benefit the countries of the region and beyond. West Asia war LIVE updates: New Lebanon-Israel talks to begin, in shadow of U.S.-Iran deal “India welcomes the MoU reached between the U.S. and Iran. We have got cautious optimism, and we hope that it will work. It will help energy security,” Mr. Doval said. “The opening of the Strait of Hormuz is a very welcome development. It will remove supply chain bottlenecks and (address) shortages in sectors like fertilisers and chemicals,” he said. Mr. Doval also delved into geopolitical tensions witnessed in various geographies and their impact on various …
